The Truth About The Five Hindrances
Sutta References: (0:20) Monks, there are these five hindrances. Which five Sensual desire as a hindrance, ill will as a hindrance, sloth drowsiness as a hindrance, restlessness anxiety as a hindrance, and doubt as a hindrance. These are the five hindrances. (8:00) Master Gotama, what is the celestial high and luxurious bed that at present you gain at will, without trouble or difficulty Here, brahmin, when I am dwelling in dependence on a village or town, in the morning I dress, take my bowl and robe, and enter that village or town for alms. After the meal, when I have returned from the alms round, I enter a grove. I collect some grass or leaves that I find there into a pile and then sit down. Having folded my legs crosswise and straightened my body, I establish mindfulness in front of me. Then, secluded from sensual pleasures, secluded from unwholesome states, I enter and dwell in the first Then, brahmin, when I am in suc
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